Panasonic sl mp 50 owners manual

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Power Supply Preparations Refer to the specifications (page 8) for information on operating times when using rechargeable batteries or dry-cell batteries. Using the car adaptor Be sure to use the supplied car adaptor specially de- signed for this model. (Refer to the separate installation instructions.) The car adaptor can be used to recharge the units bat- teries while in the car. Using the AC adaptor (not included) Connect the AC adaptor. Using rechargeable batteries (not included) Obtain the optional rechargeable batteries. Make sure to recharge the batteries before using them. The unit cannot be used to charge rechargeable batter- ies other than those specially designed for it. Optional batteries: P-3GAVA/2B Recharging procedure 1 Insert the special rechargeable bat- teries into the unit. 2 Connect the AC adaptor.(Refer to Using the AC adaptor for connection instructions.) Recharging starts and the H charging indicator flashes on the display. When the rechargeable batteries fully recharge the charging indicator disappears. 3 When recharging is complete, un- plug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet and the DC IN jack. Note! ≥Rechargeable batteries have a service life of approxi- mately 300 charge-discharge cycles. The batteries have reached the end of their operational life if they last for a noticeably shorter time after recharging, or if they cannot be recharged at all. Replace the batteries. ≥Recharging may only be performed when the unit is powered off. ≥The AC adaptor and rechargeable batteries may be- come warm while recharging is in progress. This is not a malfunction. Using dry-cell batteries (not included) After disconnecting the AC adaptor, insert two LR6, AA, UM-3 alkaline batteries. The procedure for inserting and removing dry-cell batteries is identical to that for rechargeable bat- teries. Battery indicator This indicator flashes when the batteries are almost out of power. Power is cut off completely a short while later. Rechargeable batteries:Recharge batteries. Dry-cell batteries:Replace batteries with new ones. Note! ≥The length of time the unit will continue to operate be- tween when the battery indicator starts flashing and when the power is cut off differs depending on the type of batteries used. ≥The battery indicator may not flash if rechargeable batteries other than those designated by Panasonic are used.Removing batteries Push up on the battery in the direction indicat- ed by the arrow. Then lift it out. If the battery lid comes loose Slide the lid back into place horizontally. If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use, then disconnect the power source (the AC adaptor or batteries). Re-connect the power source and continue op- eration. 1 +- 2 3 2 DC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K) Back panel of the unitHousehold AC outlet AC adaptor S- XBS Battery indicator Location of Controls ADisplay BAlbum mode button (ALBUM MODE) CMemory/recall button (MEMORY/RECALL) DRepeat button (REPEAT) ES-XBS button (S-XBS) FAlbum skip buttons (M ALBUM L ) GSkip/search buttons (:, 9) HPlay/pause button (1/;)IStop/operation off button (∫,OPR OFF) JOpen switch (OPEN 1) KHeadphone volume control (VOLUME) LHeadphone jack (Ë) MHold switch (HOLD) NPlay mode selector (NOR, RANDOM, RESUME) OCD release button (PUSH) PHole for car mounting base QDC IN jack (DC IN 4.5 V K) HOLD Back panel of the unit Conserving powerTo save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug the AC adaptor from the household AC outlet. Reprogram tracks if necessary before use. BC D AEF G N ML K JI H O PQ HOLD mode Before operating the buttons Be sure to move [HOLD] to release the unit from the HOLD mode. This function causes the unit to ignore short, accidental button presses. (The disc lid can still be opened and closed.) The HOLD function prevents the following: ≥The unit is powered on accidentally when not in use, causing the batteries to run down. ≥A button is accidentally pressed during play, interrupting the operation. To use the HOLD functionSet [HOLD] to the HOLD position. ( indicationWhen the unit is in HOLD mode, press- ing any button causes the indication ( to appear on the display. When the unit is powered offThe ( indication appears only when [1/;] is pressed. HOLD Function ≥Never mix dry cell and rechargeable batteries. ≥Turn the unit off before replacing the recharge- able batteries. To order the optional AC adaptorRP-AC46contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).